Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Pluto
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Hephaestus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.553.64-3.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Mohs Hardness
-99998
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgAl2O4
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Absent
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.73
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Adaptability
Revitalization
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Vitality